Pineapple Chicken Recipe

February 19th, 2007
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A Personal Note
Pineapple Chicken Recipe
Vegetables are Essential to Your Health

A Personal Note

Happy President’s Day! I imagine several of you have the day off today. I hope you are enjoying yourself. This week was kind of crazy. We had a big snow storm on Tuesday, so we didn’t have school Tuesday or Wednesday. Wednesday we dug out of our four foot snow drifts. The kids have been having a great time playing in the 6-7 foot piles of snow that are leftover after everything got plowed. It’s supposed to warm up this week, so I am guessing we’ll be left with a sloppy mess pretty soon here.

Yesterday was a big day for my husband… the Nascar season started. In honor of the event we had a party. So after two days off of school last week, a busy weekend and no school today, I have to really think about what day it is. LOL Time to refocus and get organized again. I think we are just going to stay home today and relax. We do have a dinner to go to tonight, but other than that it is a lazy day.

I hope you have a great week!

Christine

“The Menu Mom”

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Recipe of the Week

Exerted from this week's family friendly menu plan and convenient grocery shopping list.

Have you tried our sample menu?

Pineapple Chicken Recipe
Makes 6 servings
Prep: Prepare Rice - I prefer Jasmine Rice prepared in a Rice Cooker

     6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
     1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
     1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
     2 cans pineapple chunks
     1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
     1 1/2 tablespoons honey
     1 1/2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
     1/4 teaspoon pepper
     6 cups hot cooked rice

1. Flatten the chicken to 1/4" thickness. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken and shake to coat.

2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.

3. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Add to skillet. Stir in honey, teriyaki sauce and pepper. Boil for 30 seconds or until thickened.

4. Add pineapple and chicken; heath through. Serve over rice.

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Kitchen and Cooking Tips, Articles, And Product Reviews

Vegetables are Essential to Your Health

Our family has been trying to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. I know it will be easier in the summer when we have our garden, but in the winter the choices aren’t as abundant. My kids favorites are baby carrots, steamed broccoli and cauliflower, and green salad. In the summer they adore corn on the cob.

One of the best ways to live a healthy lifestyle is to eat a balanced diet which includes vegetables. Vegetables are some of the most nutritious and delicious foods on earth and can help your body stay healthy for the years to come. Remember that produce that is fresh and organic generally holds the most nutrients. Here are some thoughts on eating vegetables.

Vegetables are essential to your health. Many people do not take vitamin supplements, but instead rely on vegetables to provide their daily required vitamins and minerals. Most vegetables are chock full of great nutritional substances which include vitamins, minerals and none of the things that are harmful to your body such as cholesterol, trans fats and sodium. When hunger pangs strike, try reaching for a fresh vegetable such as carrots, broccoli or celery to satisfy your snacking needs.

When choosing vegetables to eat each day, pick not just one vegetable, but a variety of vegetables to add to your meals. For instance, you can choose leafy greens, carrots, corn, squashes and broccoli. Eating a variety of vegetables is a great way to make sure you get all the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy and be in optimal shape.

Numerous studies have shown that eating vegetables on a daily basis can help reduce the risk of many illnesses including cancer and heart disease. With the instances of these diseases increasing in our country, it is important to really consider your eating habits. If you would like to make sure you get enough daily vitamins and minerals and live a healthy lifestyle, eat a variety of vegetables daily.